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Winklevoss twins’ crypto company Gemini files for IPO | TechCrunch
Another crypto company is headed for the public markets. This time, it’s Gemini Space Station Inc., the New York-based crypto exchange and custodian bank founded by billionaire twins Cameron...
HBO Max’s ‘Looney Tunes’ Purge Has Found a Sanctuary in Tubi
Looney Tunes‘ search for a streaming home has reached a happy ending—and some consolation after being prominently featured on HBO Max initially and then being wiped from the platform....
We’ve Slept on Nearly 30 Pillows. Here Are the Best Ones
Compare the Top 5 PillowsHonorable MentionsThere are far too many pillows on the market. We've listed our favorites above, but even that doesn't cover the wide array of serviceable...
How your solar rooftop became a national security issue | TechCrunch
James Showalter describes a pretty specific if not entirely implausible nightmare scenario. Someone drives up to your house, cracks your Wi-Fi password, and then starts messing with the solar...
The White House Keeps a ‘Loyalty’ Scorecard for Companies: Report
The White House has created a spreadsheet that rates hundreds of companies for their loyalty, according to a new report from Axios. And while that may not be entirely...
If You Don’t Own a Multistyler, the Dyson Co-anda 2x Is the One to Get
Each attachment is embedded with RFID chips that auto-adjust heat and airflow based on your last-used settings. Not a revolutionary change, but it is nice not to have to...
Here Are the Winners of the 2025 Wildlife Photos of the Year Contest
Nature can be equal parts majestic, heartwarming, and terrifying. The winning entries of the 2025 BMC Ecology and Evolution and BMC Zoology image competition illustrate that complexity in spades....
US government is reportedly in discussions to take stake in Intel | TechCrunch
The Trump administration continues to meddle with semiconductor giant Intel. The U.S. government is reportedly in discussions to take a stake in Intel, according to reporting from Bloomberg. This...
Why Trump Flip-Flopped on Nvidia Selling H20 Chips to China
The tech industry is reeling from President Trump’s surprising new deal with Nvidia. Earlier this week, Trump said he would allow the company to continue selling its H20 chips...
Buzzy AI startup Multiverse creates two of the smallest high-performing models ever | TechCrunch
One of Europe’s most prominent AI startups has released two AI models that are so tiny, they have named them after a chicken’s brain and a fly’s brain. Multiverse...
The Kryptos Key Is Going Up for Sale
Ever since artist James Sanborn unveiled Kryptos, an outdoor sculpture that sits at CIA headquarters, amateur and professional cryptanalysts have been feverishly attempting to crack the code hidden in...
‘Weird Looking’ Otter Poo Reveals an Unexpected Role in Parasite Control
Receiving an unsolicited photo of worm-infested animal poop would make anyone cringe, unless you’re a parasite expert like Katrina Lohan. When a colleague sent her a snapshot of a...